Hero High School Alumni Obituaries

Gene Smith was born on January 9 1950 to Ruby Lee Martin Smith and Douglas Smith in Houston Texas at St. Josephs Hospital. He was raised a cotton farmer and ginners son in Alief Texas. He graduated from Alief High School 1968 Houston Baptist University B.A. 1972 Southwestern Baptist Theological Semi...

Vincent Lovelace was born February 23 1954 to the parentage of Robert Thomas Lovelace and Louise Lovelace in Greenville Texas. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and attended Sheppard Street Church of Christ Mt. Pleasant Texas. In the 71 years that Robert lived he was so many things to so ma...

Sheila SabreySaperstein 85 of Fish Creek passed away peacefully at Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay on Sunday January 11 2026 at 903 a.m. after a long illness. Sheila was born December 4 1940 and became the beloved adoptive daughter of John D. Sabrey and Marguerite E. Sabrey. She graduated...

Dad was born on October 6 1931 in Montrose Colorado to French Basque immigrants Pierre and Anna Etchemendy. He spent his young years in the mountains of Colorado herding sheep with the Basque herders honing his ag skills his Basque language and way of life. Dad was fluent in the Basque language both...

Johnny BryanNovember 29, 1936 – January 6, 2026Kinston-John Wayne “Johnny” Bryan, Sr., 89, entered into the joy of his salvation while surrounded by his loving family at his home on January 6, 2026. Johnny was born in Lenoir County to the late Preston Blake Bryan and Verda Mae Wade Bryan on November...

Clyde Milton Vasel 98 passed away peacefully at his daughters home early on December 9. He was born August 10 1924 the first born to James Priest Thimi Papa Vasel and Cleora Maude Dingley Vasel. After the death of his father in 1929 Clyde became the man of the family which now included three childre...

Janet Stewart Geer 90 passed away peacefully at Gosnell House Hospice in Scarborough Maine on Sunday December 5 2021. Janet was born in Fairfax Vermont on October 17 1931 to the late Frank Clifford and Rena Stebbins Stewart. Her early education was at Bellows Free Academy in Fairfax where she loved ...

Our loving father grampy great grampy The Hero Lawrence James Lambert passed away peacefully Thursday March 12 2020. He fought an incredible battle with cancer and never let the disease stop him from living life to the fullest. His courage was amazing as his will strength and humor never ceased. Law...

Elias Guillermo Lara Vargas of Tampa FL passed away on Tuesday January 27 2026. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday February 7 2026 at 400 p.m. at Ray Williams Memorial Chapel 301 N. Howard Avenue Tampa FL 33606. Elas was a gift from God to his family and a light in the l...

Terry L. Kauffman 77 of Windber passed away on Saturday January 24 2026. He was loved by many family members and friends. Terry was born on October 15 1948 in Bedford son of Charles Earl and Regina Jean Baughman Kauffman. Preceded in death by his parents brother Kenny sister Connie and soninlaw Jame...

James Jim Philip Elkins age 78 born March 30 1947 passed away on December 27 2025. Dr. Jim P. Elkins was born in El Dorado Arkansas 1947 to his father Raleigh Theron R.T Elkins and mother Audrey Lee Landrum Elkins. He I remember Jimmy always singing and playing football in High School. We graduate...

Eugene F. Lenahan, Sr. 93, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Gene was a lifelong resident of Jersey City until 2022 when he moved to Monmouth County with his beloved wife Margie (Nee Boyle).Gene was a graduate of St. Aedans Grammar School and St. Aloysius High School wher...

Patsy Ann Key Jefferson was born to Lamar Bradley Key and Margaret Alverta Johnson Key on August 12 1941 in Frederick Maryland. Patsy was presented to the world to bring joy laughter and hope to all she encountered. Patsy developed into a young lady of integrity and distinction with Gods grace and f...

Joyce A. Mello 88 of Lewes DE died on January 6 2026 after a full and always interesting life. Joyce was born on October 1 1937 the only child of Alice and Kenneth W. Jansen in Providence R.I. Joyce took her cues in life from her lifelong hero her Dad. She was fiercely independent smart and always s...

He was a man of many trades throughout his life. He began his career as a civil engineer followed by more than two decades in education most memorably his 23 years teaching at Dracut High School. Later in life James became a lumberjack and sawyer owning and operating Woodmills Lumber from 1990 to th...

In Loving Memory of Joseph J. BakerDevoted Educator, Lifelong Philly Sports Fan and Grandfather ExtraordinaireJoseph J. Baker, age 77 years of Turnersville, NJ, passed away October 4, 2025. Surviving are his devoted wife for 55 years, Constance E. (nee Stuski), cherished daughter, Allison and her h...

Bob Plews passed away peacefully on January 25 2026 at the age of 76 surrounded by his children. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness pride in community and unwavering support for everyone fortunate enough to know him. Bob was born to Harry and Marian Plews nee Rorke and was a longtime resident of ...

Michael “Big Mike” Merola, 86, passed away peacefully on December 30th at his home, surrounded by his loving family.Born in Newark, New Jersey, to Alfonso and Rose (Federico) Merola, Mike’s childhood was a classic American story. He grew up speaking Italian before he learned English, worked as a sho...

Our father brother grandpagreatgrandpa and hero Walter Flammond left us on October 30 after years of illness to finally reunitewith the love of his life Carol. He passed peacefully at the VA Veterans Home in Tucson where he received excellent careandlove from all staff. There will be a visitation at...

Bonnie Jean Clark a selfless compassionate vibrant soul whose presence filled every room with warmth and light passed away peacefully on October 20 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Our Bonny Lass came into this world in 1952 to the adoring arms of Dean and Emma Clark. In describing her parents ...

Commons Samuel F. November 20 2016 Age 92. Formally of Coatesville and Flourtown. Beloved husband of the late Helen J nee Olson. Loving father to Amelia L. Stephen Nally Rachel C. Radu Chebeleu Jill L. Charles Kullmann and Matthew M. Claire Commons. He will also be missed by his 12 grandchildren and...

Lisa E. Fischer 58 of Duryea left this world on Friday December 19 2025 at Geisinger Community Medical Center Scranton. Born in Taylor she was the daughter of the late John and Rita Zaladonis Fischer. Lisa graduated from Pittston Area High School with numerous honors scoring in the top 2 of many na...

Born on January 28 1943 he was the son of John and June Conklin of Wanaque NJ. After high school he joined the United States Air Force 19611965 and later joined the Pompton Lakes Police Department from which he retired in 1992 as a Detective Lieutenant. He was a graduate of William Paterson College....

Mr. James Dixon Jr. was born January 21 1954 to the late James Dixon Sr. and Margie Foster Teague of Brantley Alabama. He departed this life peacefully at Baptist South Hospital in Montgomery Alabama on September 3 2025. James attended Woodford High School after which he enlisted in the United State...

Soda Springs Idaho.... Curtis King Bassett 76 lifelong resident of Soda Springs passed peacefully in his home on December 27 2025 surrounded by family. Curtis was born on November 23 1949 to Loran and Helen Bassett in Soda Springs eight out of 10 children. He grew up fly fishing up NOTELLUM CREEK wi...

Our role model and hero John William Steurer 88 passed away peacefully on January 18th 2026 in his hometown of St. Louis Missouri. John attended CBC High School earned bachelors and masters degrees in aeronautical engineering from the University of Notre Dame and pursued doctoral studies at the Univ...

The devoted and beloved husband of Bernice A. Boyette ne Patrick dearest father of Lynn fianc Mark Waters Berger David Ann Boyette and Richard Kim Boyette dear grandfather of Christian Berger Brennan Boyette Anna Berger Luke fiance Bryndal Miller Boyette Owen Boyette Caroline Boyette Patrick Boyette...

After a life well lived Lonnie Jerome Davis Sr. passed away peacefully on the morning of January 13 2026. Our Heavenly Father guided him home to eternal rest. Born in Baltimore Maryland on December 28 1951 to the late Thomas Roseborough and Hazelteen Davis Lonnie was raised by his grandmother Eunice...

Francis Anthony Tichauer 80 of Smithfield passed away at his home on January 20 2026. He was born August 10 1945 in Cleveland Ohio to the late Ernest J. Tichauer and Bridget Mary OMalley Tichauer. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two of his children Mark Tichauer and Tina Ticha...